You don’t have to look beyond your own garden for evidence of rising temperatures and the longer growing season.
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Maine Gardener: And you thought you were done with weeding …
Weeding in November saves you trouble come spring.
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Tale of a real-life gardener – who made nearby islands bloom – will grow on you
‘Celia Planted a Garden’ introduces children to Celia Thaxter, a well-known poet and gardener in her time, who all her life cherished flowers, birds and the Isles of Shoals.
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Maine Gardener: Drought, bad. Long-lasting, gorgeous blossoms, good
Columnist Tom Atwell wraps up another season in the garden.
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Maine Gardener: A new program will train students, and others, to work in horticulture
The industry needs more skilled workers. Creators of the Horticulture Apprentice Training Program hope to help fill the gap.
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Maine Gardener: When buying new plants, don’t believe the hype
Chasing award-winning plants has its perils. Despite the plaudits, they won’t necessarily be winners in your garden.
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Maine Gardener: All about foxgloves
Which, by the way, are not poisonous in ordinary garden circumstances. (Maybe that Smartphone isn’t so smart after all.)
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If we get a repeat of last winter – bone-chilling but not snowy – there’s work ahead to prepare your garden
Snow acts as insulation. Without it, skip the raking or consider mulch.
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Maine Gardener: Your plant isn’t thriving? No longer suits its spot? Or maybe you plain don’t like it
Give it the boot!
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Maine Gardener: Shop around: No time like fall to buy and plant
For reasons of science and thrift, adding new shrubs and plants to your garden now is a smart move.